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The Effect of Arts Education on Student’s Academic Achievement and Attainment in Florida Public Schools.

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Corson, Adam Nicholas

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During the Obama administration, the President’s Committee on the Arts and Humanities worked to research and subsequently increase arts education in U.S. public school programs. At the time of their initial meeting, arts education was declining steadily, and the arts and humanities were reaching fewer lower income communities. Additionally, the National Assembly of State Art Agencies (NASAA) released a report highlighting not only the benefit of arts education but providing evidence of a... Show moreDuring the Obama administration, the President’s Committee on the Arts and Humanities worked to research and subsequently increase arts education in U.S. public school programs. At the time of their initial meeting, arts education was declining steadily, and the arts and humanities were reaching fewer lower income communities. Additionally, the National Assembly of State Art Agencies (NASAA) released a report highlighting not only the benefit of arts education but providing evidence of a public want for increased arts education (Rupert, Sandra S. 2006). In their report, they included a Harris Poll in which 93% of Americans believe that arts are vital to providing a well-rounded education and 79% agree incorporating the arts into education is the first step in adding back what’s missing in public education today (ibid.) One example of this comes from a study in the Journal of Thinking Skills and Creativity, which finds that creativity in schools is actually declining, and most students foster their creativity outside of their school through extracurricular activities (Runco, Marc A., et al. 2010). Additionally, Lawrence et al. (2014) examines arts grant funding to nonprofit organizations and the effective change. They found that in nominal and inflation adjusted dollars, from 1994 to 2014, arts education funding has actually decreased, and the burden has been pushed to private charity. This finding could disproportionately impact economically disadvantaged students, who often don’t have similar access to extracurricular activities as their wealthier counterparts; both in their schools and in their communities. Therefore, a stronger implementation of arts education in school could have a significant impact on economically disadvantaged students. Given this information—the importance of social environments on student’s success, the strong public support for fine arts classes, and the heavy reliance on standardized test scores in crafting policy—I will argue, given empirical analysis, that access to these programs should be expanded, rather than reduced. While I will not examine social structures or student’s creativity levels, a demonstrated gain in academic achievement and attainment could reasonably lead one to consider additional, exogenous benefits accruing. When the federal government enacted The No Child Left Behind Act (2002), they included arts education as a core principal. They also stressed that decisions about the allocation of federal resources for education should be grounded in “scientifically-based research.” Here, I aim to provide such research with the goal of expanding the inclusion of arts education in schools. Using an OLS Regression, as well as a first differencing method on these regressions, produces mixed results in my study. While no correlation can be predicted between Mean Math or Reading Scores, I was able to predict a positive correlation between Visual Arts classes and mathematical strand scores. Additionally, I predicted a positive correlation between Theatre, Dance, and Visual Arts classes and several Reading strand scores. Finally, there was predicted to be a negative correlation between a number of Fine Arts classes and the number of habitual absences; meaning as Fine Arts Enrollment increases, the number of abscesses decreases. There was no correlation estimated between the total dropout rate and Fine Arts classes. However, after using the differencing method on these OLS results, the results were much less conclusive and could not be determined to be significant. Therefore, the study could not produce clear, unambiguous evidence for direct cognitive transfer. Show less

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04-25-18

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FSU_libsubv1_scholarship_submission_1524708840_9c1471be

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The Impact of the REAL ID Act on Homeless Floridians’ Access to Public Health Care.

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Lindborg, Katharyn R

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N/A

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FSU_libsubv1_scholarship_submission_1525295695_96c1aed2

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Institutions, Incentives and a Long-Lasting Peace.

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Pelaez de los Rios, Ana Francisca

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2016 peace process in Colombia with the FARC guerrillas and their reintegration to the economy through the incentives put in place by the newly created institutions.

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2018/04/27

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FSU_libsubv1_scholarship_submission_1524894778_c02d3a8c

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A Dying Industry?: The "Alternative" Funeral Movement In the American Mainstream.

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Cox, Ruthelen Evangeline

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Since Jessica Mitford's "The American Way of Death" in the 1960s, an active push against the American funeral industry toward "alternative funerals" gains momentum. Many different interest groups have many different motives for conducting "alternative funerals" -- and so-called "traditional" ones. In the last decade, some activists have suggested creating a mainstream "movement" comprised of these groups, hoping a broader demographic will garner more attention for "alternatives" overall to... Show moreSince Jessica Mitford's "The American Way of Death" in the 1960s, an active push against the American funeral industry toward "alternative funerals" gains momentum. Many different interest groups have many different motives for conducting "alternative funerals" -- and so-called "traditional" ones. In the last decade, some activists have suggested creating a mainstream "movement" comprised of these groups, hoping a broader demographic will garner more attention for "alternatives" overall to change the Federal Trade Commission's Funeral Rule. However, a movement cannot develop without one particular end in mind -- and these groups pursue their own respective, sometimes irreconcilable, ends. This paper examines past economic, hygienic and diversity-based considerations in alternative funeral activism in order to inform current activists of recurring obstacles and suggest, ultimately, that the best Funeral Rule avoids specificity and favors open interpretation. Show less

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2018/04/27

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FSU_libsubv1_scholarship_submission_1524807356_0d4e6e8b

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The Mississippi regional library system: An informal study.

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Williams, Mary Emma B., Anders, Mary Edna, Florida State University

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A report of the investigation of Mississippi's regional library program. This paper first outlines briefly cultural factors and conditions in Mississippi in relation to library development; then, because a knowledge of the legal basis of the library program in Mississippi aids in understanding of the regional program, a brief history of the legal development of library service is given. Following this background material, the paper contains a summary of the development of the regional program... Show moreA report of the investigation of Mississippi's regional library program. This paper first outlines briefly cultural factors and conditions in Mississippi in relation to library development; then, because a knowledge of the legal basis of the library program in Mississippi aids in understanding of the regional program, a brief history of the legal development of library service is given. Following this background material, the paper contains a summary of the development of the regional program and concludes with a report of the program in operation in the two existing regions. Show less

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FSU_akd9173

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Wordsworth's philosophy of life.

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Wilkinson, Maude, Florida State University

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"'Under every poetry,' it has been said, 'there lies a philosophy.' Or we may say that every poetry is a philosophy. Many among the world's greatest poets are conspicuous for the strong moral and religious tone of their works. 'The poet, the preacher, and the philosophers, all,' as Leslie Stephens says, 'live in the same world and are interested in the same truths.' What is the nature of man and the world in which he lives, and what, in consequence, should be our conduct? The answer to these... Show more"'Under every poetry,' it has been said, 'there lies a philosophy.' Or we may say that every poetry is a philosophy. Many among the world's greatest poets are conspicuous for the strong moral and religious tone of their works. 'The poet, the preacher, and the philosophers, all,' as Leslie Stephens says, 'live in the same world and are interested in the same truths.' What is the nature of man and the world in which he lives, and what, in consequence, should be our conduct? The answer to these great questions may take a religious, a poetical or a philosophical form. From one point of view, then, poetry is a kind of philosophy which makes its appeal to the whole of man's nature, and not to one side only, as does abstract philosophy. 'Its object,' according to Wordsworth, 'is truth; not standing on external testimony, but carried alive into the heart by passion; truth which is its own testimony, which gives competence and confidence to the tribunal to which it appeals, and receives them from the same tribunal'"--Introduction. Show less

Nausea and vomiting are common complications of surgery, which are not only unpleasant for the patient, but also increase cost through prolonged hospital stays and additional interventions. Specific risk factors for postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) have been identified in the literature. Utilizing the combination of Betty Neuman's Systems Model (1995) and the physiology of nausea, the nurse is able to identify risk factors and promote primary prevention. One primary intervention for... Show moreNausea and vomiting are common complications of surgery, which are not only unpleasant for the patient, but also increase cost through prolonged hospital stays and additional interventions. Specific risk factors for postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) have been identified in the literature. Utilizing the combination of Betty Neuman's Systems Model (1995) and the physiology of nausea, the nurse is able to identify risk factors and promote primary prevention. One primary intervention for prevention of PONV is administration of a 5-HT3 serotonin receptor antagonist IV intraoperatively. Examination of current use of 5-HT3 blocking agents, particularly, granisetron hydrochloride (Kytril), to prevent PONV in laparoscopic cholecystectomy patients provides a means for evaluation of current practices. Employing a retrospective, comparative design, a random matched sample was selected from a population of approximately 600 laparoscopic cholecystectomy patients who met inclusionary criteria. The medical records of 46 patients who received a 5-HT3 blocking agent IV intraoperatively and 51 patients who did not, were audited for variables believed to influence the risk and occurrence of PONV. This study revealed that those patients included in the group that received a 5-HT3 blocking agent IV intraoperatively had a lower incidence of PONV than those who did not. However, this difference was so small that the findings are not of statistical significance nor are they of clinical importance. Show less

Cognitive deficits, including thought disturbances, have impacted the language production capabilities of individuals diagnosed with mental illnesses such as schizophrenia and schizophreniform disorders. This research study explored the language production capabilities and the artwork of individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia and schizophreniform disorders. This study utilized previous research on the language production of individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia by Goldberg, Aloia,... Show moreCognitive deficits, including thought disturbances, have impacted the language production capabilities of individuals diagnosed with mental illnesses such as schizophrenia and schizophreniform disorders. This research study explored the language production capabilities and the artwork of individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia and schizophreniform disorders. This study utilized previous research on the language production of individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia by Goldberg, Aloia, Gourovitch, Missar, Pickar, and Weinberger (1998). Specifically, the researcher used the instrumentation for the measures of verbal fluency testing, which include measures of phonological and semantic fluency, from the aforementioned study to gain insight into the language production differences between schizophrenia and schizophreniform disorders. This research study addressed the question: Can the introduction of symbolic art therapy increase the verbal and symbolic output of adult psychiatric patients diagnosed with schizophrenia? This research study used a quantitative analysis of data addressing change in the production of language as measured by verbal fluency testing, as well as a quantitative analysis of spontaneous speech of the participants and the artwork produced over the course of a four week period. Two individuals from a southern psychiatric clinic with a DSM-IV-TR diagnosis of schizophrenia and schizophreniform disorder participated in the study. Artwork was created during a series of four art therapy sessions that focused on symbolization. Neither participant showed conclusive or significant change over time from the pre-test and post-test verbal fluency measures. However, the artwork revealed a progress in both participants in the ability to use symbols in artwork. This result implied the need for further research assessing the differences of language production between the two disorders. Show less

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005.

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FSU_migr_etd-3334

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Teaching procedures and practices in the second grades of the white schools in Leon County, Florida.

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Foster, Montine, Hinson, Murphy Roy, Florida State University

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"The purpose of this study was to determine what is included in the second grade curriculum of the Leon County schools at the present time, what attitudes and ideals are being encouraged and developed, what skills are being developed and what guidance is given in the classroom. It was the writer's desire to get a picture of these second grades as they are taught day by day. To get this picture she used a survey in which the teachers evaluated their own procedures and practices"--Introduction.

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FSU_aku8580

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An analysis of the services of Travelers Aid Society of Miami for the month of March, 1949.

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Haimowitz, Mildred, Bailey, Margaret B., Florida State University

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"This study is an analysis of the services of the Travelers Aid Society of Miami. The purpose of the study was to determine what types of requests are made of the agency, the extent to which the agency fulfills these requests, and the extent to which referrals are made to other community resources. Material which points out the interaction between National Travelers Aid Association and the Travelers Aid Society of Miami has been presented as a background for the study, in order to give the... Show more"This study is an analysis of the services of the Travelers Aid Society of Miami. The purpose of the study was to determine what types of requests are made of the agency, the extent to which the agency fulfills these requests, and the extent to which referrals are made to other community resources. Material which points out the interaction between National Travelers Aid Association and the Travelers Aid Society of Miami has been presented as a background for the study, in order to give the reader an appreciation of the services made possible by this interaction. The functions and policies of the local agency have also been included"--Introduction. Show less

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FSU_aku3776

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Phonics as an aid to independent first-grade reading.

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Ferrell, Jessie, Hinson, Murphy Roy, Florida State University

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"The problem in this study was an attempt to determine whether phonics serves as an aid to the teaching of first-grade reading and to weigh and examine its possibilities in the light of the consequences in the first grade. It has been a question in the minds of authorities in reading as to how much phonics should be taken up during the first year of a child's experience in school and what steps should be taken in presenting this aid. Some related questions suggested by this study are: (1)... Show more"The problem in this study was an attempt to determine whether phonics serves as an aid to the teaching of first-grade reading and to weigh and examine its possibilities in the light of the consequences in the first grade. It has been a question in the minds of authorities in reading as to how much phonics should be taken up during the first year of a child's experience in school and what steps should be taken in presenting this aid. Some related questions suggested by this study are: (1) What is the status of phonics at the present time? (2) What are the views of the leading authorities in this field? (3) Should phonics be taken up during the child's first year in school? (4) How much phonics should be taught in the first year? (5) What steps should be taken up first? (6) What are the advantages to be derived from phonics? (7) What are the disadvantages resulting from phonetic training? (8) What precautions should be taken in teaching phonics? (9) Have any experiments been made; what conclusions were drawn from them? (10) Is phonics the only desirable method of word analysis? (11) Do all children need phonics and if so, do they all need the same amount? (12) Should phonics be presented during the reading period? (13) Is reading the only subject which is aided by phonetic training?"--Introduction. Show less

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FSU_aku8584

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A review of the literature on classroom interrelationships of teachers and pupils.

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Ferrell, Jessie, Scarborough, Christine B., Florida State University

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"It has often been stated by many writers from their own personal observations, but without experimental evidence, that if pupils and teachers work in harmony with a mutual feeling of understanding and cooperation, a friendly atmosphere will result which is conducive to effective learning. On the other hand, teachers who are aloof and unfriendly and who irritate and antagonize their pupils destroy interests and incentives for learning, and promote, instead, resentment, unwholesome attitudes,... Show more"It has often been stated by many writers from their own personal observations, but without experimental evidence, that if pupils and teachers work in harmony with a mutual feeling of understanding and cooperation, a friendly atmosphere will result which is conducive to effective learning. On the other hand, teachers who are aloof and unfriendly and who irritate and antagonize their pupils destroy interests and incentives for learning, and promote, instead, resentment, unwholesome attitudes, and personality disorders. It is the purpose of this paper to support or refute such statements"--Introduction. Show less

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FSU_aku8579

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Organization and function of American education in its relation to educating for democracy.

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Kenly, Genevieve Capps, Florida State University

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"The scope of this paper will cover the organization of the schools in relation to educating for democracy. The organization and functioning of the schools as they relate to the freedom of the teacher will be shown. This paper is concerned with the problems of the elementary school, rather than the secondary schools or college, in all sections of the United States"--Introduction.

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FSU_aku3793

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The effect of failure upon the school child.

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Ferrell, Jessie, Florida State University

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What is the effect of the above procedures upon the emotional development of the school child? Do they affect his adjustment and school learning? Does his failure in school affect his adjustment outside of school, in his home, and in his community? In the development of this paper the literature will be surveyed for the opinions of educators and investigators in this field as to the emotional effects which follow the present day procedures in dealing with failures, and for any objective... Show moreWhat is the effect of the above procedures upon the emotional development of the school child? Do they affect his adjustment and school learning? Does his failure in school affect his adjustment outside of school, in his home, and in his community? In the development of this paper the literature will be surveyed for the opinions of educators and investigators in this field as to the emotional effects which follow the present day procedures in dealing with failures, and for any objective investigations which throw light upon the effect of failure. Show less

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FSU_aku3752

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The crisis of democracy in the United States, 1929-1939.

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Pierce, William Henry, Applewhite, Marjorie Mendenhall, Florida State University

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The period from 1929 to 1939 was selected as the time for study because it was during this time that democracy, as we knew it in the United States, was confronted with two dire threats: the likelihood of complete internal economic collapse and growing success for anti-democratic "isms" in Europe. It is the purpose of this paper to bring together what is considered to be the most representative thinking on the causes and effects of the crisis and to see what features of the crisis have been... Show moreThe period from 1929 to 1939 was selected as the time for study because it was during this time that democracy, as we knew it in the United States, was confronted with two dire threats: the likelihood of complete internal economic collapse and growing success for anti-democratic "isms" in Europe. It is the purpose of this paper to bring together what is considered to be the most representative thinking on the causes and effects of the crisis and to see what features of the crisis have been permanent in nature and what may have been learned from the crisis that might help in preventing a recurrence. Show less

An overview of the role of the volunteer in the field of social work through the past, during the present, and looking to the future. The following observations may be made: 1. The volunteer--the citizen participant--was and is the main power behind the social welfare movement from the earliest days of recorded history to the present 20th century. 2. The role of the volunteer has always been one of service to his fellow man. 3. The volunteer when given an opportunity can turn in a fine piece... Show moreAn overview of the role of the volunteer in the field of social work through the past, during the present, and looking to the future. The following observations may be made: 1. The volunteer--the citizen participant--was and is the main power behind the social welfare movement from the earliest days of recorded history to the present 20th century. 2. The role of the volunteer has always been one of service to his fellow man. 3. The volunteer when given an opportunity can turn in a fine piece of work; he is anxious and willing to work and cooperate. 4. The social agencies, whatever kind, case work, group work, community organization, public or private, large and small can benefit from intelligent and planned use of volunteers. 5. Planning, treatment and supervision are the tools by which an agency can best use volunteer services. 6. The volunteer because of his place in the community is a powerful source of interpretation for an agency, working both ways--interpreting the work by the agency to the community and interpreting the needs of the community to the agency. Show less

"The purpose of this study was to describe the manner in which twelve individuals who were denied financial assistance managed to resolve their financial problems. A questionnaire was constructed and initially applied by eleven agencies to all applications for financial assistance during August, 1958. In addition data were collected by a follow-up interview with twelve of the 280 individuals who were denied financial assistance by one or more of the eleven agencies"--Introduction.

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FSU_aku8589

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A case study of the traffic situation in Tallahassee.

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Collier, James Q., Norton, James A., Florida State University

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This paper analyzes and enumerates the major problems concerning traffic congestion and parking in Tallahassee, and considers the changes to be put into effect that would eliminate these problems.

Circadian rhythms in mammals are generated by a negative transcriptional feedback loop in which PERIOD (PER) is rate-limiting for feedback inhibition. Casein kinases Iδ and Iε (CKIδ/ε) can regulate temporal abundance/activity of PER by phosphorylation-mediated degradation and cellular localization. Despite their potentially crucial effects on PER, it has not been demonstrated in a mammalian system that these kinases play essential roles in circadian rhythm generation as does their homolog in... Show moreCircadian rhythms in mammals are generated by a negative transcriptional feedback loop in which PERIOD (PER) is rate-limiting for feedback inhibition. Casein kinases Iδ and Iε (CKIδ/ε) can regulate temporal abundance/activity of PER by phosphorylation-mediated degradation and cellular localization. Despite their potentially crucial effects on PER, it has not been demonstrated in a mammalian system that these kinases play essential roles in circadian rhythm generation as does their homolog in Drosophila. To disrupt both CKIδ/ε while avoiding the embryonic lethality of CKIδ disruption in mice, we used CKIδ-deficient Per2Luc mouse embryonic fibroblasts (MEFs) and overexpressed a dominant-negative mutant CKIε (DN-CKIε) in the mutant MEFs. CKIδ-deficient MEFs exhibited a robust circadian rhythm, albeit with a longer period, suggesting that the cells possess a way to compensate for CKIδ loss. When CKIε activity was disrupted by the DN-CKIε in the mutant MEFs, circadian bioluminescence rhythms were eliminated and rhythms in endogenous PER abundance and phosphorylation were severely compromised, demonstrating that CKIδ/ε are indeed essential kinases for the clockwork. This is further supported by abolition of circadian rhythms when physical interaction between PER and CKIδ/ε was disrupted by overexpressing the CKIδ/ε binding domain of PER2 (CKBD-P2). Interestingly, CKBD-P2 overexpression led to dramatically low levels of endogenous PER, while PER-binding, kinase-inactive DN-CKIε did not, suggesting that CKIδ/ε may have a noncatalytic role in stabilizing PER. Our results show that an essential role of CKIδ/ε is conserved between Drosophila and mammals, but CKIδ/ε and DBT may have divergent non-catalytic functions in the clockwork as well. Since reversible phosphorylation events in the circadian clock are thought to be involved in temporal regulation of clock proteins, a dynamic process of clock proteins mediated by protein kinases and phosphatases may be an essential feature in the time-keeping mechanism in mammals. To address these issues more definitively and extend findings that CKIδ/ε are essential for the clockwork, we proposed to explore the dynamics of reversible PER phosphorylation by studying CKIδ/ε conditional mutant mice / cells and by identifying protein phosphatases in targeting PER and characterizing them using genetic and biochemical approaches. We finally validated that CKIδ/ε are essential protein kinases to facilitate driving clockwork based on our findings that CKIδ/ε double KO cells have no circadian rhythms and x they are rescued by transducing CKIε. Moreover, PP1 is highly associated with PER dephosphorylation based on our results in genetic (dominant negative PP1) and chemical approaches (phosphatase inhibitors: OA vs. CA). Therefore, we propose that dynamic and reversible processes mediated by kinases and phosphatases are essential features in the timedriving/ keeping mechanism in mammals. Show less

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010.

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FSU_migr_etd-3153

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The Creation and Development of an International Sport Federation: A Case Study of the International Triathlon Union from 1989-2000.

Creating and developing an international sport federation is an early step before govern-ing a sport on a global scale. Then the organization must seek International Olympic Committee recognition to become the legitimate international federation rather than being self-proclaimed. Next the international federation lobbies to have its sport placed on the Olympic Games competi-tion program. In just two years, the International Triathlon Union went from being a self-proclaimed world governing... Show moreCreating and developing an international sport federation is an early step before govern-ing a sport on a global scale. Then the organization must seek International Olympic Committee recognition to become the legitimate international federation rather than being self-proclaimed. Next the international federation lobbies to have its sport placed on the Olympic Games competi-tion program. In just two years, the International Triathlon Union went from being a self-proclaimed world governing body for the sport in 1989 to being recognized officially as such from the IOC. Three years later the sport was placed on the competition program for the 2000 Sydney Summer Olympic Games. No sport has accomplished so much in such a short period of time. Using Institutional Theory as the framework, this study looked at identifying the various isomorphic influences exerted upon the International Triathlon Union as the organization moved towards its Olympic goal. While institutional theory describes why organizations move towards homogeneity, typically by three traditional isomorphisms, this study also looked at the variables of leadership and culture to see if they might also influence the direction of this international fed-eration. Additionally, interaction between all the isomorphic influences and variables was also considered. Using a qualitative methodology incorporating heuristic inquiry and a construction-ist philosophy, a variety of pressures, both internal and external, were exerted on the newly formed international federation. Coercive isomorphism, provided by International Olympic Committee, was the strongest influence on the organization's creation and development. However, mimetic and normative isomorphic influences were also present indicating that a hierarchy and interaction exists among and between the three isomorphisms in this case study. Additionally, leadership and cultural in-fluences also guided how ITU was created and developed. While Institutional Theory has fo-cused on macro elements regarding an organization's move towards homogeneity, there is also evidence that micro elements provide similar sway. Show less

Incarceration is a major problem in the United States. It is a very complex system influenced by politics, ethnicity, poverty, social justice issues, and collective human experiences. Despite it complexities, its understanding by the general public is simplified and sensationalized by the media—prison, its workers, and residents are usually negatively stereotyped and stigmatized. The idea of incarceration only becomes tangible and familiar when a family member or friend that is close to you... Show moreIncarceration is a major problem in the United States. It is a very complex system influenced by politics, ethnicity, poverty, social justice issues, and collective human experiences. Despite it complexities, its understanding by the general public is simplified and sensationalized by the media—prison, its workers, and residents are usually negatively stereotyped and stigmatized. The idea of incarceration only becomes tangible and familiar when a family member or friend that is close to you is directly affected. In this paper I use the qualitative research method—autoethnography—to present a personal narrative about my experiences as a family member affected by incarceration, and as a Master’s Degree art therapy student who has various experiences working with the prison system. My aim is to shed a more subjective light on the prison system as it relates to literature and the media. In this research, I am both participant and researcher—in this thesis, through reflections of my personal narrative, I am able to question the conceptions of the general public and policy makers on the prison system and discuss them from my point of view and what is known from the literature. Through this thesis, I am able to add to the many stories of persons who have been personally affected by the prison system either directly or indirectly. Through the use of autoethnography, I’m afforded the space to discuss the very pressing need for more research in correctional settings that will effectively change the prison system and how an art therapist like myself can begin to create change. Show less

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FSU_FA2016_Ngauja_fsu_0071N_13472

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The Effect of Differential Feedback on Closed-versus Open-Hand Conducting Position.

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of differential feedback (external versus internal feedback) on closed-hand position of conductors while conducting. Closed-Hand conducting was operationally defined as palm facing down. Subjects (N = 126) were undergraduate and graduate music majors at a large southern comprehensive college of music who were divided into two groups: choral (n = 63) and instrumental (n = 63). The subjects were further divided by random assignment into... Show moreThe purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of differential feedback (external versus internal feedback) on closed-hand position of conductors while conducting. Closed-Hand conducting was operationally defined as palm facing down. Subjects (N = 126) were undergraduate and graduate music majors at a large southern comprehensive college of music who were divided into two groups: choral (n = 63) and instrumental (n = 63). The subjects were further divided by random assignment into one of three conditions: the external condition (n = 21), the internal condition (n = 21), or the control condition (n = 21). The independent variables were an external feedback condition during which subjects were asked to balance a coin on top of their hand while conducting, and the internal feedback condition where subjects were instructed to stabilize their wrist and hand so that they face the ground while conducting. A pretest/posttest design was used to assess the effect of the independent variables on the duration of the conductor's closed hand position while conducting. A one-way ANOVA revealed that at pretest all groups were equal. Results of a two-way ANOVA revealed significant differences between pretest and posttest. There was no significant difference from pretest to posttest between choral and instrumental groups. In addition, results from pretest to posttest by treatment group (external, internal, and control) and by choral and instrumental groups suggested no significant difference. When pretest and posttest by treatment groups (external, internal, and control) were analyzed, there was a significant interaction. This interaction indicated that the amount of time spent in closed-hand conducting during pretest and posttest was contingent upon treatment group. Show less

The objective of this research is to elicit and analyze the use of visual response created by art therapists and its implications for their resiliency. As part of the mental health community, art therapists are exposed to trauma histories and traumatic events, their empathetic nature making them susceptible to the negative effects stress, which over time can accumulate and lead to clinician burnout. Although there is ample literature on the detrimental effects of the burnout syndrome on the... Show moreThe objective of this research is to elicit and analyze the use of visual response created by art therapists and its implications for their resiliency. As part of the mental health community, art therapists are exposed to trauma histories and traumatic events, their empathetic nature making them susceptible to the negative effects stress, which over time can accumulate and lead to clinician burnout. Although there is ample literature on the detrimental effects of the burnout syndrome on the helping professions, the literature is limited when it comes to art therapists and their distinct needs and resources. The current study used mixed methods to better understand the role of visual response art as it was used by participating art therapists in building and maintaining resilient and restorative self-care practices. Show less

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FSU_migr_etd-9641

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28 January 1980, Blackthorn and Capricorn: Collision with History in Tampa Bay.

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Nunez, Judy Kay, Doran, Glen H., Sellers, Robin J., Jones, James P., Program in American and Florida Studies, Florida State University

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It was a quiet night as the crew of the Coast Guard cutter Blackthorn headed back to duty. After over three months of receiving new equipment and getting badly needed repairs, it was finally time to return her home to Galveston, Texas and regular duty. At approximately 2021 e.s.t. 28 January 1980, none of her new equipment or upgrades was enough to protect her from what lay ahead. For as fate would have it, unknowingly she had spent over three months preparing for nothing more than twenty... Show moreIt was a quiet night as the crew of the Coast Guard cutter Blackthorn headed back to duty. After over three months of receiving new equipment and getting badly needed repairs, it was finally time to return her home to Galveston, Texas and regular duty. At approximately 2021 e.s.t. 28 January 1980, none of her new equipment or upgrades was enough to protect her from what lay ahead. For as fate would have it, unknowingly she had spent over three months preparing for nothing more than twenty-three men and her own burial. The dawning of 28 January 1980 was significant inasmuch as it marked the sixty-fifth anniversary of the United States Coast Guard. By nightfall, however, this date would take on an additional, more somber, meaning. For during the evening hours of 28 January 1980, Blackthorn collided with the tanker, Capricorn, resulting in death of twenty-three servicemen, and this date remains the worst peacetime loss of life in Coast Guard history. The accident became the catalyst for the creation of a new school intended to prevent the recurrence of any such events. But before the Command and Operations School at the Coast Guard Academy ever accepted its first student, a lot of soul searching had to happen and some tough questions had to be answered by both the agency that patrolled the sea and the men who navigated it. What happened? Why did it happen? Could it have been avoided? Did any good result from this disaster? For some, these questions still linger. Show less

The focus of this project is to provide a survey of antennas used in wireless communication systems. This survey includes background information on wireless communication systems, antenna fundamentals and matching techniques. The design of a matching network system used for antennas such as multiband wire antenna will also be considered. For efficient transfer of energy, the matching network is designed to match the impedance of the radio to that of the transmission line terminated to the... Show moreThe focus of this project is to provide a survey of antennas used in wireless communication systems. This survey includes background information on wireless communication systems, antenna fundamentals and matching techniques. The design of a matching network system used for antennas such as multiband wire antenna will also be considered. For efficient transfer of energy, the matching network is designed to match the impedance of the radio to that of the transmission line terminated to the load (or antenna) in such a way that it provides the lowest VSWR(voltage standing-wave ratio) over the operating band. Finally, results will be presented for the matched multiband wire antenna. Show less